Nebraska Mesothelioma Doctors, Cancer Centers and Treatment

Mesothelioma patients who live in Nebraska have access to quality mesothelioma treatment options in state. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available in Nebraska include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Beyond these conventional treatments, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Nebraska.

We provide a list of top mesothelioma doctors that practice in Nebraska as well as the top cancer care centers in the state. A list of local cancer support services has been included as well, for your convenience. Learn more about health care options available in Nebraska below.

Nebraska Mesothelioma Statistics

260

Mesothelioma Deaths, 1999 - 2015

45

Asbestosis Deaths, 1999 - 2015

305

Total Deaths, 1999 - 2015

Find a Mesothelioma Cancer Center in Nebraska

The following mesothelioma cancer centers are located in the state of Nebraska. These cancer centers are equipped to deliver quality mesothelioma treatment. Click on a specific cancer center link to get more in-depth information.

Omaha, NE

University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center is a leading cancer clinic where some of the best mesothelioma doctors in the country provide quality cancer treatment for patients.

Doctors who Treat Mesothelioma in Nebraska

If you need help with getting an accurate diagnosis or developing a treatment plan, the following mesothelioma doctors and oncologists in Nebraska have the expertise to assist you. More detailed information about each doctor is available by clicking on the appropriate doctor detail link. Details about their background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, office locations and contact information is provided.

Dr. Brian W. Loggie, Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, is an expert at surgical oncology and specializes in treating peritoneal mesothelioma.

Occasionally, mesothelioma patients will travel to other states to meet with top mesothelioma doctors and thoracic surgeons across the country. These experts will usually concentrate on a particular mesothelioma type within their practice.

Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery; Co-Director, The Lung Center; Vice Chair of Surgery for Cancer and Translational Research; Director, International Mesothelioma Program
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Find Cancer Support Services in Nebraska

Cancer support services for mesothelioma patients include patient transport, temporary housing, physical therapy and counseling. The following local services may be of help to you while you are receiving treatment for mesothelioma in Nebraska.

Nebraska Treatment Support Services

Counseling & Support Groups

Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center(Lincoln)
402-420-7000

Nebraska Medicine(Omaha)
402-552-2000

Fred & Pamela Buffet Cancer Center(Omaha)
402-559-5600

Long-Term Housing

Omaha Hope Lodge(Omaha)
800-227-2345

Comfort Inn(Omaha)
402-934-4900

Patient Transport

Transport Plus(Lincoln)
402-805-7975

Care Consultants for the Aging(Lincoln)
402-488-3771

IntelliRide(Omaha)
402-401-6999

Physical Therapy

CHI Health St. Francis(Grand Island)
304-384-4600

Crete Physical Therapy(Crete)
402-792-2223

Coddington Physical Therapy(Lincoln)
402-423-0303

Costs Associated with Treating Mesothelioma in Nebraska

The costs associated with mesothelioma treatment can add up quickly. Additionally, many people may need to take time off work or stop working altogether to deal with their cancer diagnosis.

The table below provides cost estimates for some of the procedures commonly used in diagnosing and treating mesothelioma.

Common Costs Associated with Treating Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Diagnosis & Treatment Costs

Approximate Cost Range

Diagnostic Imaging (CT, PET, MRI)

$800 – $1,600 per scan

Needle Biopsy

$500 – $700

Thoracoscopy or Pleuroscopy (lungs) or Laparoscopy (abdomen)

$3,600 – $5,000

Thoracotomy (lungs) or Laparotomy (abdomen)

$7,800 – $7,900

Surgery – Lobectomy/Pneumonectomy (removal of part or all of a lung)

$13,000 – $17,000

Radiation

$7,000 – $12,000

Chemotherapy – Pemetrexed (Alimta®)

$37,000 – $50,000

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

$700 – $1,000

Note: The above table does not factor in insurance payments and reimbursements. Costs are estimated using data from the FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup tool, Healthcare Bluebook, and other sources.

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